Electricity sector in Mongolia
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The electricity sector in Mongolia ranges from generation, transmission, distribution and sales of electricity in Mongolia.
Capacity
In 2018, Mongolia consumed 8.2 TWh of electricity in which 6.5 TWh (79.7%) was generated domestically and 1.7 TWh (20.3%) was imported from China and Russia.[1] With the interconnection with Russia, Mongolia imports up to 300 MW of electricity from the country.[2]
Power plants
In 2010, the total amount of electricity produced by all types of power plant in Mongolia are 4,256.1 GWh (thermal power), 31 GWh (hydroelectric), 13.2 GWh (diesel) and 0.6 GWh (solar and wind).[3]
Fuel types
In 2012, coal was used to generate 98% of the electricity in Mongolia.[4]
| Electricity generation by power source (GWh)[5] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Coal | Oil | Hydro | Wind |
| 2015 | 4670 | 10 | 70 | 150 |
| 2014 | 4510 | 10 | 60 | 120 |
| 2013 | 4280 | 10 | 60 | 50 |
Transmission
Due to its large and sparse population, the electrical grid in Mongolia is divided into four areas, which are Central Energy System (CES), Western Energy System, Eastern Energy System and Altai-Uliastai Energy System. The CES is interconnected with electrical grid of Russia at 220kV level.[6] Electric transmission in the country is operated by National Power Transmission Grid.
Distribution
The sole electrical distribution company in Ulaanbaatar is the Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network. The load dispatch within the country is managed by the National Dispatching Center.
Retail
In 2000, the electricity price is ₮45,000 per kWh.[7]
